Tag: lunar-new-year

City Council passes Flushing councilwoman’s resolution to designate Lunar New Year as a federal holiday

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Feb. 3, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The City Council on Thursday, Feb. 2, passed Councilwoman Sandra Ung’s resolution to designate Lunar New Year as a federal holiday.  Ung’s resolution specifically calls on Congress to support and for the president to sign legislation introduced by Congresswoman Grace Meng to make Lunar New Year a nationally recognized holiday…. Read more »

Queens senator holds Lunar New Year celebration at Tangram in Flushing

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Hundreds of revelers joined state Senator John Liu for a Lunar New Year celebration Friday night at Tangram in Downtown Flushing. The event featured free food from 25 local restaurants, as well as musical and cultural performances and giveaways. Liu was joined at the event by several local leaders, including Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz,… Read more »

Flushing BID launches free online raffle to support local businesses in the community

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The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID), on Friday, Jan. 20, announced the launch of Lucky7, a free online raffle to celebrate the Lunar New Year, promote local businesses, and bring shoppers from other regions to downtown Flushing.  “This event is to celebrate the culture in Downtown Flushing. The food culture, shopping culture, but most importantly… Read more »